Gemotions

He’d spent weeks preparing the application, painstakingly crafting each answer. Now, Liam gripped the phone tightly as he listened to the voice on the other end, explaining the reasoning behind the decision. He didn't understand. The words felt like they were bouncing off him, failing to penetrate the protective shell that suddenly surrounded him.

He hung up the phone, the silence in his room amplifying the drumming in his ears. He walked to the window and stared out at the bustling street below, a vibrant world that felt miles away. A single tear traced a path down his cheek, the only physical manifestation of the storm raging within.